Lee Roy Parnell

Join Texas Heritage Songwriter's Association Hall of Fame Member & legendary vocalist + slide guitar slinger Lee Roy Parnell in a rare Acoustic Trio configuration, for "Lee Roy Parnell: The Songs & Stories Of My Life" at Sun City in Georgetown, TX on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. with Very Special Guest Gary Nicholson. Attendance is limited. Email [email protected] for details. Hear the GRAMMY®- & CMA-nominated Parnell play his hits, rare album cuts, new songs and tunes he holds near to his heart in a stripped-down acoustic trio delivery you've never experienced before while enjoying his engaging, insightful, endearing, quick-witted and funny stories from his life, the road, songwriting & recording sessions, star-studded collaborations, and more. Parnell's hits include 3 #1's: "What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am," "Tender Moment," and "A Little Bit Of You; an additional 5 Top 10 hits: "Love Without Mercy," "On The Road," "I'm Holding My Own," "Heart's Desire" and "That's My Story" (a co-writer of the latter - a Top 10 hit for Collin Raye for which Parnell has received a Broadcast Music, Inc. [BMI] 4 Million AirPlay Certificate commemorating radio spins of the song north of 4 million); and the Top 15 hits "When A Woman Loves A Man" (with Trisha Yearwood) and "Givin' Water To A Drowning Man." During his storied career, Parnell (born in Abilene, Texas and raised in Stephenville, Texas) has collaborated with many music legends including The Allman Brothers Band, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Raitt, BB King, and Delbert McClinton. In 2011, Parnell was presented with his most cherished honor: being inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, joining the likes of such renowned composers as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Billy Gibbons, JD Souther, and many other legendary singer/songwriters. Parnell has earned two GRAMMY® Award nominations for his instrumental tracks “Cat Walk” (with Flaco Jiménez) and “Mama, Screw Your Wig On Tight" and was nominated for the CMA Vocal Event of the Year on "John the Revelator" (with The Fairfield Four). Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist who is known as one of the best slide guitarists on the planet, smooth soul-drenched vocalist, and top-shelf songwriter ("Worry B Gone," co-written by Parnell with Guy Clark and Gary Nicholson was recorded by Chris Stapleton), his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, Country and Gospel, Parnell draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them with seamless dexterity while defying conventional classification. Parnell has received widespread acclaim as a guitar slinger. Gibson honored him with the creation and production of the Lee Roy Parnell Signature ’57 Les Paul Goldtop guitar, modeled after the only guitar Parnell owned from the time he was 15 years old until he was well into his 30’s. In 2019, Gibson and Parnell collaborated once again on the Lee Roy Parnell Signature 1959 Les Paul Standard. Parnell is currently working on new music for future release. "…a fine writer blessed with a rich, soulful vocal delivery and a blistering array of guitar chops drawn almost equally from Texas blues, Memphis soul, and Southern rock traditions.” -No Depression "...Lee Roy is playing and singing better than ever. The band's crackin' and the songs are right on point." -Rodney Crowell "Call up your honey, get your favorite drink, and play this album [Lee Roy Parnell's MIDNIGHT BELIEVER]..." -Keb' Mo' "Parnell is notable for his ability to combine blues, country, and rock with just the right amount of soul, keeping it interesting and distancing himself from the Hat Act pack..." -The Austin Chronicle "Parnell comfortably shifts from Memphis soul...to raucous blues...and roadhouse rockers..." -JazzTimes "The big percolating funk of 'Hours In Between' sets the stage nicely...stylish chord changes, a fat guitar sound on the fills, and a nasty, biting feel...gets your attention quickly...'Too Far Gone' features a gorgeous, melodic solo that is warm enough to melt ice..." -Vintage Guitar "All Lee Roy Parnell does is write great songs, sing them well, and play the hell out of his guitar. Let’s let him do that for a bunch more years." -Pop Matters "His rootsy bluesy, soulful country songs are timeless. It’s an [acoustic] show allowing Parnell to tell stories of his colorful life...He’s classy and cool which ensures this show will be something special." -Creative Loafing ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Gary Nicholson is a #1 hit songwriter, two time GRAMMY winning producer, recording artist, world traveling performer and session guitarist. In 2006, he was nominated to the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. In 2011, he was inducted into the Texas Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. There are over 500 recordings of his songs in various genres including country, rock, blues, folk, bluegrass, and pop by such diverse artists as BB King, Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt, George Strait, Fleetwood Mac, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Etta James, John Prine, Dixie Chicks, Don Williams, Stevie Nicks, Buddy Guy, Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo', Ringo Starr, George Jones, Lee Roy Parnell, The Neville Brothers, Reba McEntire, Robert Plant, Waylon Jennings, Patty Loveless, Kenny Chesney, Guy Clark and the list goes on. In addition to his GRAMMY winning records with Delbert McClinton, who has recorded over 50 of his songs, he has produced records for The Judds, Wynonna, Pam Tillis, Billy Joe Shaver, T. Graham Brown, Chris Knight, Taylor Hicks, Seth Walker and others. His work has been included in many major motion pictures and television, the song “Falling and Flying “ is featured in the Oscar winning film Crazy Heart performed by Jeff Bridges. ”Peace Dream” recorded by Ringo Starr was co-written by Gary, Ringo, and Gary Wright and features Paul McCartney on bass. Current songwriting credits include a song on the recent GRAMMY winning release by Bonnie Raitt, another co-written song with Ringo Starr for his new cd, and new recordings by George Strait, Dierks Bentley, The Mavericks, and a BB King/Buddy Guy duet.